MULLINS — Mrs. Frances E. Rogers, age 92, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, in Marion County Medical Center. Born September 28, 1913, in Mullins, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Burns and Frosty Belle Cooper Edwards. She was a graduate of Mullins High School and Tusculum College in Greenville, Tennessee, and received her Master’s of Education at U.S.C. She was married to the late Pearsall L. Rogers who was instrumental in forming the local Army National Guard, served in World War II and was postmaster in Mullins until his retirement. When her husband was called into military service, she assumed his position of County Superintendent of Education for a brief period. Her ardent support of Clemson University, her husband’s alma mater, was legendary. Mrs. Rogers taught in Zion, Nichols, Floyds and Mullins High Schools before becoming associated with Marion County Vocational School in the field of marketing. She became supervisor of marketing for the State Department of Education in Columbia until her retirement. Other offices she held were president of Marion County Education Association and president of Vocational Education Association for S.C. She was designated a Kentucky Colonel in 1976. After retirement, she aided in the formation of the volunteers program for District 2 Schools. An accomplished organist and pianist, she taught young musicians in the Mullins area through the years, as well as served Macedonia United Methodist Church as organist, choir director and pianist. She was noted for her original and professional musical programs in schools and churches. Mrs. Rogers was a member of Marion County Education Association, Mullins Choral Club, Delta Kappa Gamma and Mullins Chamber of Commerce, as well as a member of Amelia McCormick Circle of her church. She was recognized as “Mullins Citizen of the Year” and “Vocational Educator of the Year.” She is survived by two daughters, Fran Rogers Drew of Florence, Kathy Harris and her husband, Al, of Murrells Inlet; three grandchildren, Mia Drew, Ted Harris and Charles P. Harris; two great-grandsons, Keith and Mason Harris; and one sister, Ruth Anderson of Mullins. She was predeceased by a sister, Nancy Winn and five brothers, John Walton Edwards, Percy Edwards, Cooper Edwards, Burns Edwards and Albert W. Edwards. Visitation will be held Friday, March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Meares Funeral Home. Funeral will be Saturday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Macedonia United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Cedardale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church, 402 N. Main Street, Mullins, SC 29574. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins has been given the honor of serving the family of Mrs. Rogers.

DILLON — Mrs. Linda S. Altman, 62, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at the residence. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2006, at First Baptist Church of Dillon with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, directed by Kannaday’s Funeral Home of Dillon. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Dillon from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2006. Mrs. Altman was born October 9, 1943, in Marion, SC, a daughter of the late Olin and Louise Snipes Smith. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class, was secretary of the class, and also served on the Seniors Adult Committee. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, William Eugene “Gene” Altman, Jr. of the home; daughter, Tammy West and husband, Steve, of Charleston, SC; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerrell and Libby Smith of Gresham, SC, Dennis and Diane Smith of Marion, SC, and Pauline Smith of Timmonsville, SC; sister, Debbie Smith of Marion, SC; grandchildren, Cody McLellan, Stephen West and Kristin West, all of Charleston, SC; special friends, Vivian and Jeanette Lane of Marion, SC; and 11 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Jimmy Smith. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Dillon, 400 N. 4th Ave., Dillon, SC 29536.

The research is also available online. http://www.scdhec.net/vr/di/default.htm [email protected] wrote: > The SC death certificates 1915-1955 are in the SC Room of the Florence > County Library on microfilm. Thought ya'll would like to know. > Ruth > > > ==== SCMARION Mailing List ==== > Marion County SCGenWeb site: > http://sciway3.net/proctor/marion/ > > >

Seeking information of Arrington CAIN, born 1776. He shows up in the 1840 and 1850 Census in Marion County. Deed abstract in 1832 shows he and wife Lany in sale of land in Marion County to Isham Watson. Arrington CAIN may have been born in Bladen County, NC where he sold land inherited from his father, John CAIN. John CAIN, born 1750s on Little Pee Dee shows up in Bladen County with father William and brother John (our line) before the Revolution.

MULLINS | Frances E. Rogers, 92, died Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2006. Arrangements will be announced by Meares Funeral Home of Mullins.

MULLINS — Mrs. Virginia Ervin Dadds, 72, widow of Roland O. Dadds, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 3, in Devotion Gardens Cemetery, with the Rev. Glenn Brown officiating. The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Mrs. Dadds was born Aug. 15, 1933, in Kent County, Md., a daughter of the late Thomas and Lula Mae Kemp Ervin. She retired from Anderson Brothers Bank. Mrs. Dadds was a member of Woodlawn Park Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Dadds are her children, Tommy Dadds and his wife, Delores, of Marion, Darlene Dadds of Mullins, Jay Dadds and his wife, Marshall, of Mullins and Annette Espinosa of Mountain Home, Idaho; her grandchildren, Ryan Dadds, John Moore, Crystal Simmons, Bryan Cullipher, Shawn Espinosa, Winn Dadds, Stephanie Dadds, Stacy Espinosa and Raymond Dadds; six great-grandchildren; five brothers, Robert Ervin, George Ervin, Nathaniel Ervin and Ollie Ervin, all of Maryland, and Henry Ervin of Virginia; and five sisters, Betty Register of Conway and Carolyn Chapman, Christine Brittingham, Debbie Conley and Gerry Morris, all of Maryland. Mrs. Dadds was predeceased by four brothers, Harry Ervin, Linwood Ervin, Billy Ervin and Jimmy Ervin. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.

MULLINS | Mrs.Virginia Ervin Dadds , died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006. Arrangements will be announced by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pearl Louise Richardson Shannon, departed her life on Sunday, February 26, 2006, at the Marion County Medical Center, Marion, SC. Pearl was born October 14, 1930 to the late Mr. Edwin and Lousetta Gause Richardson. Pearl was educated in Marion County Training School, graduating as class Salutatorian. She attended SC State University, then later attended Coastal Carolina University, where she received an Associate Degree in Nursing. (RN) Pearl was united in Holy Wedlock to the late Mr. Lee Carroll Shannon and to this union four children were born: Augustus and Linda Preceded her in death. Precede also in death Grandchildren Ronald (Bam) Shannon, Jr and Dreama Shannon. Pearl was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, where she served as a member of Missionary Department and Usher Board until her health failed. Pearl held serval Nursing positions: Finger Clinic, later renamed Palmetto General Hospital, English Park, and retired from Jenkins Nursing Home. She leaves to cherish her loving & fond memories: two children: Ann Carole Gerald of the home and Ronald (Ella) Shannon Sr of Marion S.C. One adopted daughter: Sheree Fortune of Albany, NY. One brother Erwin (Christine) Gause of Fairmont, N.C. One sister: Queen Abrams of Red Springs. Nine Grandchildren: Larriette Dee Legette, of Charlotte, NC, Lakesha Shannon, Dominque Shannon, Dinishia Shannon, Sheena Shannon, Shawn Shannon, and Earl Gerald, Jr. all of Marion, SC., Jamesha Gerald of Newport News, VA, and Travail Clark of Brooklyn, NY. Eleven Great-Greadchildren, Two Sister-In-Laws: Merion Richardson and Mattie Shannon both of Marion, SC. A host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 2, 2006 at 3:00 P.M., in the Mt. Pisgah Bapt. Church, Marion, SC with Jackson & McGill funeral Home of Marion in charge of services.

KINGSTREE | Sara Jane Driggers Prosser, 80, widow of Henry E. Prosser, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006 in a Kingstree hospital. Mrs. prosser was born July 22, 1925 in Florence County, a daughter of the Joseph K. and Sabry Parrott Driggers. She was a graduate of Williamsburg County schools and was a homemaker. Mrs. Prosser was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and was an honorary member of Disabled American Veterans Auxillary. She was preceded in death by a son, Bryce Prosser. Surviving are two sons, Carroll E. (Toni) Prosser of Myrtle Beach and Dennis L. (Paulena) Prosser of Marion; one brother, Ed Driggers of Kingstree; two sisters, Miley Ridgeway of Macedonia and Lillie Feagin of Andrews; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren; three special nieces, Joan Scott, Audrey Lifrage and Candy Slavinski and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Sign a guest book at MyrtleBeachOnline.com. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Nursing Facility Recreation Fund, 401 Nelson Blvd., Kingstree, SC 26556.

NICHOLS | Louise Fogle Ford, age 75, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. She was the daughter of the late John Rufus and Lurline Sanford Fogle. She was a lifelong member of Wannamaker Baptist Church. Mrs. Ford is survived by her husband, Herman Bennett Ford and two sons, Ralph Watson Ford and his wife, Nan, of Columbia, George Eric Ford and his wife, Melissa, of Duford; a very special nephew, Charlie Fogle and his wife, Bonnie, of Duford; one sister, Lillian Fogle Hooks of Loris; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Meares Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Mar. 1st at 2 p.m. at Meares Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Floyds Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mullins and Marion Rescue Squad, 161 NE Front Street, Mullins, SC 29574. Sign a guest book at MyrtleBeachOnline.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Ford.

MULLINS | Ms. Eleather Davis died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006. Arrangements will be announced by Troy's Funeral Home, Mullins.

DARLINGTON — Charles F. Holden, 73, of Darlington, died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, in a Florence hospital. He was born in Marion, a son of the late James Noah and Irrie Turner Holden. He was a member of the Church of God in Ninety Six, a union representative of the Communications Workers of America, was employed by AT&T Western Electric, a member of Clinton Masonic Lodge No. 3 in Abbeville, a member of the Oasis Shrine in Charlotte, N.C., and an alumni board member of the John de la Howe Boys Home School in McCormick. He was a U.S.Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Poston Holden of the home; sons, Mark (Candy) Holden of Stanley, N.C., and Jason Holden of Charlotte, N.C.; brothers, Inell B. Holden of Orlando, Fla., and Dale Holden of Warner Robbins, Ga.; a sister, Helen Presley of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Blake Houston Holden and Hank Austin Holden; and stepchildren, Allen Poston, Jackie Ray Poston and Barry Poston, all of Florence, Danny Poston of Okinawa, Japan, and Anita McClanhan of Missouri. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital, c/o Oasis Shrine, Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at McEwen Funeral Home East Morehead Chapel in Charlotte, N.C. Burial will follow in Sharon Memorial Park Cemetery in Charlotte, N.C. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home in Florence.

RAINS — E. Dalton Evans, husband of Lula Mae Powell Evans, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006 in Marion County Medical Center after an illness. Mr. Evans was born in Lake City, a son of the late Luther and Sulie Yarborough Evans. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a retired farmer and plumber. Mr. Evans was a member of Rains Free Will Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon of the Year. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are two daughters, Dale(Duncan) Drew of Marion and Dean (Donnie) Misenheimer of Mullins; a son, Barry (Becky) Evans of Galivants Ferry; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters- in-law, Ruby Evans of Hamer and Margaret Sweat of West Columbia; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the Chapel of Morris Funeral Home in Hemingway. Interment will follow in the Garden of Devotion Cemetery in Johnsonville. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

DILLON — Mrs. Mary Skipper Turner, 80, widow of the late Randolph Turner, passed away at her residence Sunday, February 26, 2006. Mrs. Turner was a daughter of the late George H. and Juanita D. Skipper of Marion. She was a retired bookkeeper from Carpostan Industries of Lake View, S.C. Mrs. Turner is survived by daughters, Mary (Clyde) Bailey of Dillon, and Susan (Rob) McAlister of Greenwood, S.C.; grandsons, Clark McAlister of Greenwood, and Cpl. William McAlister, USMC, of Iwakuni, Japan; stepgrandson, Charlie (Faye) Bailey and stepgreat-grandchildren, Connor, Erin and Madison Bailey, all of Dillon; sisters, Frances Skipper and Doris Lett of Marion, Ann Rogers of Greenwood, Betty Jean Whitesell of Orlando, Florida; brothers, Frank Skipper and Jimmy Skipper of Marion, S.C. She was predeceased by brothers, George H. (Alec), William S. and Harry Skipper. Mrs. Turner was a member of Main St. United Methodist Church in Dillon, member and past president of UMW, former member of the Sarah Allen Handbell Choir and St. Eugene Hospital Auxiliary. Services will be held at Main St. United Methodist Church in Dillon at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2006, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, directed by Kannaday’s Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2006, at Kannaday’s Funeral Home in Dillon, S.C. Memorials may be made to Main St. United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 229, Dillon, SC 29536.

NICHOLS — Services with burial for Annie Ruth B. Bryant, 79, are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Wildwood Freewill Bapt. Church. Visitation 7-9 tonight: Revels F.H., Lumberton, N.C. Born in Robeson Co., N.C., to Robert and Jessie Jones Butler, she died Feb. 25, 2006. Surviving: spouse, Ernest; children, Barbara, Robin, Allen, Ernest, Henry Bryant, Regina Jones, Ruthie Grosjean, Carrie Davis, Jo Ella Sweat; siblings; grandchildren.

Thanks so much for your diligence in posting these death notices. It is a great help to me! H.Cox

MURRELLS INLET | Bobby George Wilson died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Mr. Wilson was born Jan. 8, 1932 in Marion, a son of the late H. K. Wilson Sr. and Frances Vereen Wilson. All who knew him loved Bobby. The family is grateful for all his special friends who have given him their love and support throughout his life. Surviving are sisters, Bernice Wilkinson of Georgetown and Marian Johnson of Murrells Inlet; a niece, Anne Forbes of James Island and her children, Courtney and Gregg Cameron; nephews, Chris Johnson and his wife, Susie, of Georgetown and daughter, Brooke Sigmon of Hilton Head, and Bill Johnson and his wife, Linda, of Murrells Inlet. Mr. Wilson was predeceased by brothers, Eugene Vereen Wilson and Herman K. Wilson, Jr. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at 2 p.m. in Belin Memorial United Methodist Cemetery. Officiating will be Father Nick Strvrakis. Sign a guest book at www.mayerfuneralhome.com or at MyrtleBeachOnline.com. Memorials may be made to Murrells Inlet/Garden City Fire District, PO Box 648, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CONWAY | Mrs. Elouise Scott died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. Arrangements will be announced by Larry Smith Cooper Funeral Home of Mullins.

MT. OLIVE | Mr. John A. Gerald, 90, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006. Service was Sunday at High Hill Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Larry Smith Cooper Funeral Home of Mullins.

MULLINS | Louise Ford died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006. Arrangements will be announced by Meares Funeral Home of Mullins.